Using Brofenbrenner's socio-ecological model as a conceptual framework, the objective of
this study was to determine playground users (primary school staff and pupils) perceptions …

Schools are integral settings in which children can participate in moderate and vigorous
physical activity. This study reports on the relationship between playground characteristics …

School break times provide a daily opportunity for children to be active; however, research
indicates this time is underutilized. Reasons for low children's playground activity levels …

An emerging public health priority is to enhance children's opportunities for active play.
Children spend a large proportion of weekdays in schools, making schools an influential …

School playgrounds are important physical activity (PA) environments for children, yet only a
small number of children reaches the target of 40% of moderate-to-vigorous PA time during …

The school playground can promote PA for large numbers of children. This study identifies
areas of the playground that children visited at break-times, the decisions according to …

The school playground experience is an inevitable part of school life for primary school
children. For most children, the experience is a positive and enjoyable one that contributes …

Background: Careful research that elucidates how behavior relates to design in the context
of elementary school grounds can serve to guide cost-efficient design with the goal of …

An emerging public health strategy is to enhance children's opportunities for physical activity
(PA) during school recess periods, yet little is known about the influence of children's …

Background A significant amount of research has examined whether park or playground
availability is associated with physical activity. However, little research has examined …